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by John Dougherty (Author), Thomas Docherty (Illustrator)Discover a heartwarming story that will help children understand and prepare for a loss. Gerda and Orlo are bear best friends. When Gerda was there, Orlo always had time. For a game or a story, a joke or a rhyme. He was never too busy to listen, to talk. To help, or to share, or to go for a walk.But slowly--at first--something starts to change and Orlo reveals he is sick and not going to get better. Gerda is filled with emotions that sh...

You're a Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems - Hardcover

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by Sean Taylor (Author), Sam Usher (Illustrator)In five warm and cozy tales, children can delight in the world of Piglet, his family, and his friends--while learning five fun and easy ways to write a poem. When Piglet picks up a stone and drops it into a puddle, words seem to splash out: wet, fresh, earthy, sploshing, sunshiny, puddle. Is Piglet a poet? Each of five charming stories captures a warm snapshot into some happy moment in childhood while demonstrating how to create a different kind...

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The Fossil Keeper's Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch - Hardcover

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by Amy Atwater (Author), Nat Cardozo (Illustrator)Discover how every fossil tells a story with paleontologist, Amy Atwater. Open this scrapbook to learn how fossils are as precious as gold-because of what they tell us about the past. Uncovering key dinosaur, plant, and human fossils, with embossed fossils to touch on every spread, this interactive book is a keepsake for the whole family to treasure. Take a journey through time and discover: - A fish that could walk on land, the Tiktaalik R...

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The Bear Who Had Nothing to Wear - Hardcover

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by Jeanne Willis (Author), Brian Fitzgerald (Illustrator) There once was a bear who had NOTHING to wear, a nd normally, teddy bears don't really care, / They're happy to dress how you want them to dress, but Albie was not, I am bound to confess. Each outfit that Albie purchases--from fairy to pirate, from cowboy to elegant city gent--proves unsuitable in some way, and by the end of the week, his bedroom is heaped with discarded clothes. How will he dress in order to feel like himself? N...

I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods - Paperback

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by Anne Lambelet (Author), Anne Lambelet (Illustrator)Meet Grimpy! He's a dumbo octopus, and he's taking us on a tour of the whole cephalopod class--underwater creatures such as cuttlefish, nautiluses, octopuses, and squids.Grimpy knows all about what makes these many-armed marvels so special, like how the coconut octopus uses tools or the cuttlefish talks with color! It seems like every creature has a special ability--except him. When Grimpy gets stuck on everything a dumbo octopus can't do,...

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by Jessica Meserve (Author), Jessica Meserve (Illustrator)For readers ages 3-7, this is a stunningly illustrated celebration of tolerance, togetherness, and the power of community. Little Red is delighted when he discovers a beautiful tree--and he wants to keep it all to himself! But he soon realizes he is not alone in the tree. Birds stop by to rest on its branches during a long flight. An elephant uses the tree's rough bark to scratch its back. And with all of the other animals, bugs, and b...

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Barnaby the Runaway Sheep: A Parable of the Lost Sheep - Hardcover

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by Maria Antonia (Author), Sayani Mukherjee (Illustrator)A Perfect Gift for Easter! A heartwarming and delightful children's book that brings to life the timeless themes of trust, bravery, and the joy of homecoming. Barnaby is a young sheep who loves life on the farm--but there's one thing he fears: getting his wool sheared. As the dreaded clippers draw near, Barnaby's fear takes over, and he runs away, embarking on an unforgettable adventure. Join Barnaby as he bravely flees into the unknow...

I Love Salmon and Lampreys: A Native Story of Resilience - Hardcover

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by Brook M. Thompson (Author), Anastasia Khmelevska (Illustrator)For young readers, an inspiring story about a river, a successful Native-led movement for environmental justice, and the making of a scientist.Growing up in the Yurok and Karuk Tribes, Brook Thompson learned to care for the fish that nurtured her and her family. She knew that along the Klamath River in Northern California, salmon and lampreys are a needed part of life. But she also saw how these fish were in danger. People had b...

E-I-UFO: Old MacDonald Had a Farm - Hardcover

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by Zach Von Zonk (Author), Benjamin Chaud (Illustrator)Get ready to sing and laugh along with this intergalactic twist on the classic children's song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" in a rollicking picture book from author Zach von Zonk and beloved illustrator Benjamin Chaud! Old MacDonald had a farm--that is, until an alien spirits his animals away in a UFO. Now, Old MacMartian has a farm--in space--and young readers will delight in the out-of-this-world hijinks that result when cows, pigs, sheep...

Families of a Feather: A Celebration of Family Diversity - Hardcover

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by Fern Wexler (Author), Kelsey Buzzell (Illustrator)This beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates and shares the diversity of family structures by exploring a variety of bird families and the many ways they care for and raise their young--perfect for families with young children ages 4-8. Discover the diverse family lives of a variety of bird species and the many different ways they work together to care for their young in this gorgeous book that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Di...

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I'm a Dumbo Octopus!: A Graphic Guide to Cephalopods - Library Binding

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The Yes Bunny: 10 Stories about Doing Things Yourself! - Hardcover

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by Chris Parker (Author), Ella Bailey (Illustrator)Join Sofi--an inquisitive, clumsy, brave bunny--as she starts saying YES in ten stories for children learning to look after themselves and their things in The Yes Bunny Meet the Yes Bunny: the bunny who says no to everything . . . except for having fun! She doesn't want to wash her bunny ears; she doesn't want to clean her room; she only brushes her big buck teeth for a single second . . . until one day when she discovers that learning how t...

National Geographic Photo Ark Babies: Growing Up in the Animal World - Hardcover

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by Joel Sartore (Author)From a turtle poking out of its egg to sloth sibs cuddling, this adorable collection highlights more than 150 youngsters across the animal kingdom. It's the latest in renowned photographer Joel Sartore's National Geographic Photo Ark series. Fall in love with rambunctious cougar kittens and playful coyote pups, fluffy pandas and curious chimps, as you explore more than 120 photographs of the youngest animals in the remarkable Photo Ark. These incredible portraits captu...

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by Jane Yolen (Author), Anne Yvonne Gilbert (Illustrator)From the days of the dinosaurs on through the present, animals have "come swimming, rolling, walking, stalking, running, gliding, sliding" through our world. Some stayed for only a short time, while others have endured for millennia; many have felt the effects of human influence (or outright interference). In this intricately illustrated gatefold book, diverse groupings of creatures parade forward as the text describes the threats to th...

Where's the Bee?: (An Interactive, Sensory Lift-The-Flap Book with Felt Flaps and a Mirror for Babies & Toddlers. Friendly Insects & Bugs Include a Be - Board Book

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by Ingela P. Arrhenius (Illustrator)Part of Ingela Arrhenius's best-selling felt flap series, which has sold over 2 million copies. Perfect for babies and toddlers! Five beautifully illustrated spreads showcase very fun insects and include a beetle, a dragonfly, a spider, and a bee, all hiding behind bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page, this is the perfect book to share with very little ones.Author BiographyIngela P. Arrhenius is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer wh...

Poppleton Has Fun: An Acorn Book (Poppleton #7) - Paperback

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by Cynthia Rylant (Author), Mark Teague (Illustrator)From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and acclaimed illustrator Mark Teague comes Poppleton, a posh and persnickety pig who always has a good time with his friends! You can read with Acorn! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boos...

The Vanishing Kind: A Novel of Suspense - Hardcover

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by Alice Henderson (Author)From highly acclaimed author Alice Henderson comes the eagerly anticipated and electrifying fourth book in the Alex Carter series, in which the wildlife biologist encounters anti-immigrant vigilantes, rugged terrain, and threatening intruders in search of a sleek, powerful, and furtive animal--the jaguar.When wildlife biologist Alex Carter is tasked with locating jaguars on a vast desert preserve in New Mexico, she is ecstatic. While jaguars once roamed throughout t...

Rabbitology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia - Hardcover

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by Ilaria Demonti (Author), Camilla Pintonato (Illustrator)Discover all there is to know about rabbits in Rabbitology, a delightfully illustrated and educational guide to these charming and gentle animals. Welcome to the wonderful world of rabbits. Rabbitology is filled with incredible information about this lovable animal species, relayed in a playful tone by author Ilaria Demonti, with adorable illustrations by Camilla Pintonato. Did you know rabbits can dig burrows with tunnels over one h...

Harley Quinn's Bud and Lou: Trouble Times Two - Paperback

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by Ben Hed (Author), Ben Hed (Illustrator)Harley Quinn's infamous hyenas get the spotlight in this hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel from the creator of the webcomic sensation Pixie and Brutus! When Harley's hyenas, Bud & Lou, are framed with stealing the lasso of truth they're forced to team up with two members of the Super-pets, Ace & Jumpa, to find the culprits. The unlikely team sets off on an adventure that leads them from Oswald Cobblepot's penguins to Mr. Freeze's polar bea...

Photo Ark 1-2-3: An Animal Counting Book in Poetry and Pictures - Hardcover

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by Debbie Levy (Author)A delightful number-themed picture book pairing spectacular animal photos by National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore with lively poems by New York Times best-selling author Debbie Levy. Count your way from 1 to 20 through the animal kingdom, meeting striped, spotted, shiny, spiky, and even see-through creatures as you go. This colorful picture book teems with Sartore's dazzling portraits of animals both familiar and little known--including some of the most adorabl...

Hocus and Pocus and the Dragon Next Door - Hardcover

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by A. R. Capetta (Author), Charlene Chua (Illustrator)Magical puppies Hocus and Pocus have a new neighbor: Bye-Bye the dragon! Hocus is delighted, but Pocus is nervous about making friends--and about fire breath. A funny and affirming adventure. On a walk around the neighborhood delivering potions with their magical family, puppies Hocus and Pocus discover that the wizard next door, Jade, has a new pet--a dragon named Bye-Bye. Hocus is excited! She loves making new friends and thinks Bye-Bye'...

Bedtime Is Boring!: A Cheery Street Story - Hardcover

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by Georgie Birkett (Author), Georgie Birkett (Illustrator)When Cosmo was a tiny tadpole, he could sleep anywhere! What happened? This funny, endearing story is sure to have parents and little ones giggling in recognition. Cosmo's days of falling asleep wherever he found himself are behind him. Now he has way too much to do to even think of going to sleep--like practicing his karate, finishing his poem about cheese, and having tea with his good friend Bodingle Pumplenaut. No matter how cozy h...

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by Dani Martindale (Author), Maria Yelizarova (Illustrator), Carrie Turner (Editor)The last thing Frisky Finn wanted was a brother. Then, when baby Buck comes along, everything on the farm seemed to change. Follow along as Finn adjusts from being the only child to an older sibling and learns that having a younger brother isn't so bad after all.This children's book is ideal for children up to age 7 who are getting ready to, or just recently welcomed a new sibling into the family and are perhap...

Finding Home: Amazing Places Animals Live - Hardcover

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by Mike Unwin (Author), Jenni Desmond (Illustrator)Beautiful, non-fiction storytelling pairs with stunning illustrations in this nonfiction book about habitats, perfect for animal lovers everywhere. From polar bear dens deep beneath the Arctic snow to eagle's treetop nests as big as cars, marvel at twenty amazing animal homes of all shapes and sizes from all over the world. Finding Home features breathtaking full-color illustrations alongside an engaging entry into the science of habitats. Th...

Birdwatching Guide: Turn Yourself Into a Birdwatching Expert - Hardcover

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by Dk (Author)Get inspired by nature on your birdwatching journey Start your birdwatching journey in the safe hands of a lifelong birder. Through a series of chapters, you will build from an absolute beginner, exploring your own backyard, soaking up useful tips and insights gained from years of birdwatching. Whether you are in a city or deep in the country, birds are guaranteed and provide an easy doorway into nature. Learn where, when, and how to look and what to look out for. Find out what ...

Gus and Sully: Ready for School - Board Book

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by Steve Light (Author), Steve Light (Illustrator)Good morning! The amiable pair are back to show us how they start their day in a sweet, funny story for little ones from award-winning creator Steve Light. Sully, wake up! We have to get ready. It's time for Gus the rhino and Sully the mouse to start their morning routine, beginning with a nice big stretch. They've each got a special style: healthy breakfast for Gus and nothing but sugar-frosted for Sully. Up-and-down with the toothbrush for ...

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An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths: A Collection of Butterflies and Moths from Around the World - Hardcover

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by Richard Jones (Author)A beautiful field guide featuring notes, photos, and illustrations of more than 100 species of butterflies and moths. A compact version of DK's bestselling anthology series, An Anthology of Butterflies and Moths is perfect for young bug enthusiasts aged 7-9 for taking on the go. Children can marvel at the many beautiful and delicate creatures covered, including the monarch butterfly, the blue morpho, the luna moth, and much more - all beautifully detailed through illu...

Poppleton Has Fun: An Acorn Book (Poppleton #7) - Hardcover

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by Callie Barkley (Author), Marsha Riti (Illustrator)In the twenty-ninth book of the Critter Club series, Amy meets a blind stray cat! When Amy finds a stray cat who's blind, she throws all her time and effort into caring for her. She even wants to skip sleepovers with the Critter Club! But eventually, Amy discovers that the cat can do lots of things on her own, too. It's time for the Critter Club to help the cat find a new, loving forever home. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on...

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by Gail Gibbons (Author)Dive into the world of ducks, in this new and updated edition of a classic from the #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons. With their distinctive waddle and quack, quack, ducks are one of the most recognizable birds in the world. But did you know there are 150 types of ducks living on six continents? Discover how ducks swim, dive, feed, communicate, build nests and raise their young, and how conservation groups are trying to protect them and their habitats. This new ...

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I Wish I Had a Dragon with Marshmallows - Hardcover

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by Diane Alber (Author), Diane Alber (Illustrator)A silly, imaginative story by the author of Never Let a Dinosaur Scribble and the Little Spot of Feelings series, Diane Alber! It all started when I found this super cool lizard in the backyard...When a little boy wishes that he had marshmallows and a dragon to toast them, he couldn't have known that the wish would come true! But what happens when the dragon can't breathe fire? Will he be able to cheer him up?Kids will love this adorable story...